KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 vs. Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022
Overview - KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 vs Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017

Yamaha Tenere 700 2022
Technical Specifications KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017 compared to Yamaha Tenere 700 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2017

The 1290 Super Adventure R is supposed to be the new off-road flagship of the KTM Adventure range - and it is! It's amazing how easy it is to move 240 kilos off-road with a full tank. The off-road mode is also largely convincing. On the other hand, as on the 1290 Super Adventure S, the full 160 hp and 140 Newton metres of torque as well as all comfort features (apart from the electronically adjustable suspension) are available on the R version: Four performance modes (Sport, Street, Rain and Offroad), cornering ABS, traction control, cruise control, keyless race-on system and the mobile phone management "My Ride". This means that the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R actually combines four motorbikes in one - and thus justifies the proud price.
Yamaha Tenere 700 2022

The Tenere 700 is still unrivalled in 2022. It offers the best compromise between price, off-road capability and ride comfort on the road. It rides into the heart, is super fun and is a motorbike for a wide range of uses. Die-hard fans will forgive the lack of electronic features. The somewhat lax brakes and the annoying fuel cap probably won't.